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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,208.90 and 344.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,208.90 and 344.00 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,208.90 = 344.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,208.90 = 344.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,208.90 × 344.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 415,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,853.84/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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